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Lyrics & meaning

Panthiyile Munthividu

From Kai Niraiya Kasu · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Kai Niraiya Kasu1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Jumjum jum jumJumjum jum jum
Panthiyilae munthividuGet ahead in the feast
Paavai unthan jodiThe lady is your match
Anthiyilae paarththu viduLook closely in the evening
Anantha kannaadiThe mirror of joy
Female
Jumjum jum jumJumjum jum jum
Panthiyilae munthividuGet ahead in the feast
Paavai unthan jodiThe lady is your match
Anthiyilae paarththu viduLook closely in the evening
Anantha kannaadiThe mirror of joy
RaaraaraaraaraaRaaraaraaraaraa
Female
Jumjum jum jumJumjum jum jum
Panthiyilae munthividuGet ahead in the feast
Paavai unthan jodiThe lady is your match
Anthiyilae paarththu viduLook closely in the evening
Anantha kannaadiThe mirror of joy
Laalaa laalaalaallaaLaalaa laalaalaallaa
Female
Vaa…madhurasam kedavarum kanirasamCome... sweet nectar and fruity delight will spoil you
Idhanidam varumIt comes from her
Kannukko thalai mudhal idai varaiTo the eyes, from head to waist
Palavitha kalaikalum vazhangumShe offers various forms of art and charm
Female
Haei ennodu indruHey, with me today
Nee munnaera vendumYou must step forward
En vanna pallaakkilIn my colorful palanquin
Un vannam sendraal ennaWhat if your colors blend?
Female
Jumjum jum jumJumjum jum jum
Panthiyilae munthividuGet ahead in the feast
Paavai unthan jodiThe lady is your match
Anthiyilae paarththu viduLook closely in the evening
Anantha kannaadiThe mirror of joy
Laalaa laalaalaallaaLaalaa laalaalaallaa
Female
Vaa….idhuvarai orvarum thodangavillaiCome... no one has started until now
Azhgiya udal mangaikkoFor the young woman with a beautiful body
Unnai vida thunaiyillaiThere is no companion better than you
Uravennum nadhiyinil mayangiEntranced in the river of love
Female
Naan pennaanathennaWhy did I become a woman?
En peraasai ennaWhat is my great desire?
Un bodhai theernthaalumEven if your intoxication fades
En bodhai theeraathaiyaaMy intoxication will never end, my lord
Female
Jumjum jum jumJumjum jum jum
Panthiyilae munthividuGet ahead in the feast
Paavai unthan jodiThe lady is your match
Anthiyilae paarththu viduLook closely in the evening
Anantha kannaadiThe mirror of joy
Laalaa laalaalaallaaLaalaa laalaalaallaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This alluring dance song sung by L. R. Eswari depicts a seductive invitation to indulge in passion and romance. The song uses metaphors of a grand feast, sweet nectar, and a river of relationships to express deep desire and irresistible fascination. The singer urges her lover to rush in and claim his joy, comparing her physical beauty and charm to fine arts. She expresses an eternal, unquenchable intoxication of love that surpasses fleeting desires, inviting him to join her in a life of luxury and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Panthiyilae munthividu

Using 'Panthiyilae' (in the feast) as a metaphor for partaking in romantic pleasures early.

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Panthiyilae munthividu / Anthiyilae paarththu vidu

'Panthiyilae' and 'Anthiyilae' feature matching second-consonant sounds ('nth'), creating melodic rhythm.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Uravennum nadhiyinil mayangi

Describing the relationship or love as a flowing, entrancing river ('Uravennum nadhi').

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Trivia

Famous for its upbeat rhythm and signature L. R. Eswari vocals, this track highlights the composer duo Shankar-Ganesh's ability to blend Western dance beats with Kannadasan's evocative Tamil lyricism.

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